Shared Lives Carer (Long term placements) - social services

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking caring individuals to become Shared Lives Carers who provide long-term social care placements in their own homes for adults 18+ with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, dementia or other lifelong care requirements.

Placements range from 1 year to 25 years, carers work as self-employed, set their own hours, and benefit from generous tax incentives with dedicated support from a supervising worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term social care placements in own home for adults 18+ with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, dementia or other lifelong care requirements.

Job description

Shared Lives Carer (Long term placements) - social services

Company:

Company: Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service

Salary: Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Shared Lives Carers provide long-term social care placements in their own homes to support people from the age of 18, with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and Asperger’s, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or who are living with dementia and older people or who have lifelong disabilities who need personal care support in a homely environment.

The Shared Lives Longer Term Carer provides a home for adults with care and support needs. Being a Longer-Term Carer is not a lifelong commitment and placements are not permanent, however placements can last between 1 year and upwards of 25 years.

As a self-employed carer, you work from your own home, choose your own hours, receive generous income tax incentives and can earn up to £1,899 per week. From the moment you decide to become a Shared Lives carer we provide a dedicated support worker to guide you.

To find out more about Leicestershire’s Shared Lives Service call 0116 305 8133 or visit https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/working-in-care/become-a-shared-lives-carer

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service